New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) The Congress Working Committee will meet on Friday to pay homage to senior party leader Ahmed Patel who died due to multi-organ failure following COVID-19 complications.

Patel died on Wednesday at a Gurgaon hospital. His funeral was held at his native village in Gujarat on Thursday, which was attended by a large number of people and leaders including former party chief Rahul Gandhi.

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The CWC, which is the highest decision making body of the Congress, is chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi and would meet virtually. It is likely to pass a resolution as last respects to Patel for his contribution to the Congress party.

Patel was the party's treasurer and a member of the CWC. He was also Sonia Gandhi's political secretary for a long time.

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